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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1935
Page
20
The piece discusses hat styles for spring, praising crown fit over mere trends and advising tilt or straight wear. It contrasts straw bonnets with knockabout felts, notes effects on youth and figure, and highlights child hats mirroring adult styles for 8 year olds and up.
Spring fashion returns to favor with sweaters and skirts among high school and college girls. New sweater styles include crocheted and boucie designs with feminine details, while skirts feature pleats and fuller cuts in plain, checked, and light wool fabrics. Cotton ginghams and plaids dominate shops on Union Street and Athens stores, signaling the season's colors and textures.
Processed collars sold in several Athens shops under various trade names are guaranteed not to shrink wrinkle or crumple. They need not be starched to stay stiff when ironed damp. Button down and tab collars are expected to be strong sellers this spring, with a Court Street shop offering a low fitting collar for men with short necks.
A piece by Mary Fe. Dague extols culinary accessories like dates raisins nuts jelly and coconut to boost nutrition and flavor with little extra effort. It covers canned fruits desserts sauces and a baked eggs and peas dish while stressing practicality and taste.
The University Dress Shop at 65 South Court Street relocates from upstairs to the ground floor under Mr. S. G. Foster. The shop will sell dresses knitted wear suits and hats with Miss Katherine Figg supervising the hat department. Hats will be designed by Miss Figg and made in a back room studio. The remodeled interior features a light cream tone and an illuminated arch with red drapes, plus display models inside and in the street-facing window.
A silver rain coat crafted from rubber in a glossy finish is showcased as a clever costume that proves every cloud has a silver lining. Available in single or double breasted styles, it pairs with a brimmed hat and umbrella for a striking urban look.
Athens shops show satin finish felt hats in pastel hues including French Amethyst Liquor Green and Heaven Blue. Brims widen and tilt at perky angles while crowns stay flat or crushed, pairing with accessories for spring outfits.
Tahiti fashions inspire brown cotton gloves and scarf sets shown by American beauties this winter. The dark brown tone complements white outfits and will likely become popular in summer with pastels and lighter ensembles.
A reader seeks tips to improve complexion hair and figure before Easter. Recommend weekly hot oil shampoo at a salon or at home with olive oil, plus workouts and daily two mile walks. Advise diet cuts for a month to reduce fat and sugar. Keep regimen simple and budget aware.
Athens men prefer a chocolate cake while women favor a white layer spice or apple sauce cake from Court Street bakery. Small cupcakes decorate parties and a large green coconut nest cake is made for Easter. Fruit rolls frosted nut rolls and a year round stock of donuts pies and cookies remain available.
The article argues that material matters as much as pattern, recommending soft heavy fabrics like sheets over stiff textiles for flattering results on many body types, while noting stiff fabrics suit younger, slimmer figures.
The piece notes summer headwear trend with wide brims in varied straws and fabrics. Panama hats reappear in May with narrative hues and pastel tones, described as smarter than smart.
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